Teenagers Worldwide Struggle with Mental Health Crises: Europe's Alarming Rates and Australia's Systemic Failures

Published on 5.24.25

  The global mental health crisis among vulnerable adolescents has reached a critical point, with alarming rates of mental health disorders and declining well-being reported worldwide. According to the European School Survey Project on Alcohol and Other Drugs (ESPAD), nearly two out of five teenagers in Europe are struggling with their mental well-being, with girls facing worse mental health than boys across 37 countries. In Australia, the youth mental health system is under-resourced, fragmented, and often harmful to those it aims to support. The tragic death of Sophie Read-Hamilton's son highlighted the shortcomings of the system, including long waitlists, unaffordable services, inadequate crisis support, and dismissive treatment. A charity reported a six percent rise in sessions for children with anger issues. The UK government has acknowledged the growing issue of anger problems among youngsters, with a significant increase in counselling sessions provided by Childline. NHS England's Wes Streeting and Bridget Phillipson have pledged to provide more resources to address the growing need for improved mental health support in schools. Investing in adolescent health is crucial for safeguarding the future, with initiatives such as strengthening schools and ensuring universal access to healthcare being key priorities.

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